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KB57 OVY

2008 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,402 mi
Last recorded220,402 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 OVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 220,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake low effort

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 220,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached subframe strut missing bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 206,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 206,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 198,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 183,863 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

anti-slip clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 6 May 2022 183,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

anti-slip clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Apr 2021 166,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 156,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 155,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 140,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 133,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,753 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 131,753 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 125,845 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 125,845 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,222 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 111,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 104,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 90,977 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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KB57 OVY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 98,877 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB57 OVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KB57 OVY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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